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Press Release: Oni Press, the acclaimed Portland-based comics publisher, announces the launch of Oni Games, a new gaming imprint dedicated to bringing Oni Press titles to the growing tabletop market. With the response to Renegade Game Studios’ Scott Pilgrim’s Precious Little Card Game based on the graphic novel series by Bryan Lee O’Malley and designed … [Read more…]
In my quest to find new books I happened to stumble upon a couple of images from a book called Sky Doll going around on Twitter. Â At the time I had no idea that it had been around for 17 years already, but got lucky enough to spot it and get it added to my … [Read more…]
Recently Alterna Comics announced their #BringingBackNewsprint initiative to release newsprint comics priced between $1.00 and $1.50.  Demand for four of the new titles was so high that the print run will be extended, and not with a second printing, but an increase in initial runs from the printer.  The four titles getting an extended printing and … [Read more…]
Marvel sales are taking a hit, and have been for awhile. Â In January of 2017, while Marvel holds the #1 spot with U.S.Avengers the rest of the top ten are 6 DC titles, one from Image and two more Marvel books. Â In the past Marvel always held the high ground among the big two, but … [Read more…]
Norman, from Titan Comics, is the cutest little twisted comic I’ve read in awhile, maybe ever. Â The book tells the story of Norman, an eight year old boy who wants to be the very best serial killer in the world. Â Inspired by horror legends like Krueger and Voorhees, Norman seeks out victims to recreate some … [Read more…]
Skullkickers is the best buddy comedy set in a fantasy world I think you’ll ever read. Â I picked up “1000 Opas and a Dead Body” after several years of reading Jim’s other work, but for some reason I never got around to picking this one up. Â It’s a shame that I waited so long but … [Read more…]
Recently Wonder Woman writer Greg Rucka confirmed that Diana is indeed bisexual. Â Yes, I know he used the word queer to describe her but I was raised to believe that was an exceptionally rude way to describe a person. Â It means strange, abnormal, and I know that people are reclaiming the word but it still … [Read more…]
**UPDATE** Raygun is no longer a part of Alterna’s lineup due to contract issues. Editor’s Note: Â I was provided a review copy of Raygun by Alterna Comics. Also there are some spoilers of issue #1 below. Raygun tells the tale of Matthew, a young boy who is sent to live with his father, and accidentally … [Read more…]
After the success of Volume 1, Octal is releasing Volume 2 of their project to help get independent comics in front of publishers for consideration. Â Volume 1 had over two dozen publishers subscribe to the catalog, showing 8 pilot stories, all of which received feedback. Â 4 are discussing proposals, and 2 are working out contracts … [Read more…]
Editor’s note: I was provided with a review copy of I, Holmes by Alterna Comics. I, Holmes is a fun look at placing a Sherlock Holmes type story in modern times, without transporting or transplanting the iconic detective into the future. Â I (yes, her name is the letter I) is the great granddaughter of Sherlock … [Read more…]